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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
9
A listing promoting a vast sale with numerous low prices on lawn waists, linen and lawn suits, hosiery, corsets, hats, household items, and fabrics. Highlights include 10 dozen lawn waists 89 cents, various suits from 1.25 to 2.48, hosiery from 5 to 14 cents, towels, cups, and household basics priced to attract shoppers.
Chicago May 22 market notes show weak wheat on rain fears with July futures down and mixed receipts across Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago. Cattle hogs and sheep prices vary with beef and pork values near steady to higher while dairy and grain quotes list multiple regional quotations and mill prices.
The 118th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America convened in Des Moines Iowa at Cumberland Church Decatur Til with 750 commissioners and alternates in attendance. Moderator Dr James D Moffat delivered the opening sermon on The Mission of the Presbyterian Church citing evangelization and education as key duties noting doctrinal disputes sometimes diverted focus. Co operation and unity among churches were emphasized as essential to growth and effective ministry.
A heated discussion argues that union improves efficiency and that Presbyterian colleges are essential to preserve classical study. The speaker urges colleges with strict study, daily recitation, and strong professor guidance, noting universities cannot replace these goals. A moderator contest unfolds in Des Moines with seven candidates, including A B Marshall and Hunter Corbett as favorites.
The Presbyterian general assembly in Des Moines Iowa elected Rev Dr Hunter Corbett moderator after three ballots amid a vigorous campaign. Corbett, a 44 year China missionary and graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, received 329 votes and delivered the inaugural address after a lengthy session marked by multiple nominations and speeches.
The Presbyterian general assembly in Des Moines resolves to raise 300000 for churches harmed by the San Francisco disaster and adopts Sabbath observance measures. It urges ministers and members to honor the sacred day, discourage funerals on Sabbath, oppose secular uses and recreation, and press employers to uphold discipline.
A hazy ledger from the Fort Wayne area lists payments to numerous individuals and firms for ditch repairs, receiving ditches, goods, jail and poor farm expenses, road views, and various services. Names include David Spindler, Geo H Krudop, Alex H Staub, Siemon & Brother, Jesse Grice, and others with amounts from a few cents to over 1,000 dollars, documenting county expenditures for 1906.
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